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The purpose is to provide a common reference point for all local educators to uphold the same professional conduct.

Understanding the 4 segments of the Code allows me to self-reflect and also empowers me to guide fellow teachers in the right direction. I will know what can be done and what cannot be done.

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The code of conduct serves to guide educators in our actions as part of the Singapore teaching fraternity. This is especially important since we hail from different backgrounds and have varying personal values. But even so, we need a shared system of professional values and ethics.

The four segments can help me help my mentees know and understand the professional responsibilities we undertake with regards to different stakeholders and the consequences for breaching these boundaries. This would be particularly helpful for BTs or younger colleagues who may not have prior work experience and lack the necessary communication skills to remain professional at all times.

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The code of conduct is there to guide educators on how they should behave professionally. As a TL, I am supposed to be a role model to my fellow colleagues. Hence, the CoC helps me to be mindful of my actions at all times, that I should not do anything to hurt and harm the good name of the teaching profession. Only then will I earn my colleagues' respect for me as a teacher leader.

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Purpose: To provide teachers with a guide on how to conduct ourselves professionally.

As an ST, I will be able to better manage any situations that arise if I am guided by the code when making decisions.

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The four segments of the professional conduct provides me the direction and guidance in the professional conduct of Singapore educators to uphold high professional standards as an educator. It also guides me on how to manage ethical and moral issues that may arise at the workplace so that as an ST I may be able to give the right advice to my colleagues.

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Purpose: To provide direction and consistent guidance in the professional conduct of Singapore educators, undergirded by the beliefs and values of the Singapore Educators' Philosophy of Education. This is especially crucial when educators face ethical and moral issues in our line of work, and the code helps educators to make decisions to maintain the dignity and integrity of our teaching profession.

The four segments in the code help me to understand the responsibilities that I have as an educator. As a teacher-leader, I would need to role-model the attitudes and behaviours, as well as provide guidance to my fellow colleagues that is consistent with the Ethos.

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Purpose: To guide teachers in their interactions with various stakeholders and how teachers should conduct themselves within the school and fraternity, and to serve as a guide for decision-making when in doubt.

How understanding the Code helps me in my role: It is quite often that teachers come to STs for advice. A good understanding of the Code ensures that I do not give any wrong advice and helps remind me how I should role model to other teachers.

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Basically we cannot just do what we want otherwise there will be chaos. Hence, the code of conduct which provides what is expected of educators.

As a teacher leader, the 4 segements reminds me of two things:
1) leading by example in lifelong learning ie. professional development of self and others
2) in teaching, relationships are important and critical. We are not dealing with inanimate objects, but people. The code gives a set of guidelines to follow with regards to students (TSR), colleagues (TTR) and parents (TPR) to ensure that trust, integrity and professionalism is upheld at all times.

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The Code guides teachers in understanding and adhering to the high standards of professional conduct when they interact with one another and others outside of the fraternity as it clarifies MOE's mission, values and principles, linking them with the standards.

As teacher leaders, our duty is to lead our colleagues to excellence. We are also often approached for guidance in aspects non-pedagogical or non-subject content related. Having a deeper understanding of the 4 segments will allow teacher leaders to provide sound advice on how teachers should conduct themselves professionally.

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To maintain high standards of professionalism, to have a common understanding of what is acceptable behaviour.
As a Teacher Leader, we are in the position of role models in our interactions with our students, colleagues and parents. We lead the way in how we conduct ourselves - in nurturing our students, in gaining trust and respect in our colleagues, and in earning confidence in our parents as we take care of their children.

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The purpose of the Code is to provide greater clarity and specificity on our professional conduct in different contexts and situations. (for the avoidance of doubt)

The understanding of the 4 segments is useful in my role as a ST as it is relatively comprehensive and serve as a reference point for me when i provide guidance and advice to fellow colleagues. It is also useful in guiding my own conduct as a ST where i strongly believe in role modelling to inspire and influence other teachers.

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The purpose is to make sure all educators handle matters in a standardised professional  manner.
Understanding the 4 segments allows teachers to know how to conduct professionally and able to resolve any matters with parents in a fair and consistent manner.

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Purpose of the Code - to provide everyone within the Singapore teaching fraternity the same reference point when it comes to upholding professional values and ethics.

Understanding the 4 segments of the Code - to be able to provide sound advice to teachers whenever they approach me with regard to any issues that they might have.

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Every organisation has a CODE in which the members of it must follow. From the ancient societies to the modern conglomerates, a CODE justifies, unites and maintain a decorum of the organisation. MOE is no different. Even the Jedi , the Sith anf the Mandolorians have their code (kidding here). The Samurais have theirs. The Templar Knights have theirs, the Freemasons have theirs and the list goes on to the lawyers, doctors, law enforcers...
The CODE is relevant to the members of the organisation and it will guide the way the members of that fraternity interact within and around others. It determines the way we conduct ourselves because as individuals, we are different. Some can argue that it is a Gel that binds us in our deeds and words, thoughts and aspirations.
Down to the level of the individual, for me, it is the beacon that shows the light and direction in which I shall carry out my duties as an educator- to serve the students, colleagues and community.

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Purpose: The code provides a direction and serves as a guide to how educators should behave. We are all unique individuals molded with different beliefs, values and teachings thus the code is a basis of what is expected of educators.

My role as a ST: There would be more expectations on me and there is a need for me to lead by example. It is crucial for me to earn the trust of the stakeholders in my actions and words. Most importantly, I must also develop the necessary tools for myself to be able to keep myself up-to-date to provide learners or even colleagues plausible advice.

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The code serves as a guide for me to behave professionally. Understanding the 4 segments gives me a clearer picture of making me reflect on my own behavior. It also allows me to guide my colleagues in doing the right thing and for me to make better decision.

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Purpose : To guide the how to conduct ourselves professionally.
As a TL, the code of conduct reminds me to be role model to the teachers. It also helps me to guide my colleagues doing the right thing.

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The Code of Conduct provides an understanding of what we will need to do as teachers. It provides clear guidelines on how we communicate with our colleagues and our stakeholders - students and parents.

Undergirding all these interactions is the idea of respect, and as a TL, this is important in mentoring the newer and younger teachers, who may not be as able to manage these relationships well. The Code is a guide in how we uphold professionalism in the teaching service.

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The purpose of the code of conduct is to guide our educators on how they should conduct themselves professionally. As a a ST, the code of conduct serves as a reminder to myself to be exemplary in my actions to my colleagues. Understanding the code of conduct will help teachers with regards to any circumstances or issues that they are facing.

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The purpose of the code is to provide clarity on how we should conduct ourselves, in terms of navigating the boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not, and and to be aware in terms of how to not get ourselves into 'murky' situations.

As a TL, the 4 segments reminds me that I play an important role in the professional learning culture of my school, and in exemplifying the standards in conduct in my interactions with my colleagues, students and their parents.

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The code of conduct helps educators in guiding teachers to maintain professional behavior in the fraternity. Understanding the 4 segments allows teachers to reflect on our practices and beliefs. This allows me as a ST to set the tone and guide fellows colleagues to take the right path.

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The Purpose of the Code of Conduct is to be a constant reminder to me as an educator, I need to serve and guide the children in accordance to the conduct. I need to conduct myself professionally and do my role as a teacher with integrity. As a TL, I am important to guide the new beginning teachers to also do their job professionally and align with ethos.

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Purpose:
To provide educators with a guide to the expectations of the professional conduct and practice to be observed to upkeep the dignity of our profession.

Understanding the 4 segments will enable me to be a role model and lead by example in my interaction with the stackholders.

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Purpose of the code: It is a guide to provide educators with a common understanding, so that there are no ambiguities with regard to expectations in the role and responsibilities of teachers.

As a Teacher Leader, a good understanding of the Code will place me in good stead to provide advice to my fellow colleagues who may confide in me about certain issues they may be facing, be it personally or in their interactions with students or parents.

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The codes of conduct serves an important purpose to ensure that teachers uphold integrity, values and professionalism. This is an integral part of the teaching job as it provides transparent and clear guidelines of what is acceptable while on the job.

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The purpose of the Code of Professional Conduct for Educators is to guide and support us in our professional conduct and practice. As educators, we have the responsibility of nurturing and educating our students. In order to ensure the continued trust of our students, parents and the community in our fraternity, it is important that we uphold our standards according to the expectations as set out in Code of Professional Conduct for Educators.

As a teacher leader, I see myself as a role model for others in upholding the standards of conduct. The Code of Professional Conduct for Educators provides a guide for me on how I should conduct myself in the areas of professional development as well as in my interaction with students, colleagues and parents. The Code is also a document that I could use as a reference point for discussion when guiding others in their professional conduct.

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The purpose of the code is to delineate conduct, practices and rules that need to be abided by in the line of duty as a teacher.

The four segments explore the instances we face as teachers outside of the teaching and learning realm. The code provides a comprehensive guideline of what we should or should not be doing as we strive to manage difficult situations. This will be a useful document to fall back on as we strive to model and lead our teachers towards professional excellence.

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The code of conduct lays the expectations of how we should maintain our professional conduct as teachers. Understanding the 4 segments remind me to continue to be good role model for my students and teachers

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The code of conduct provides a common benchmark and understanding for all educators. It guides us in our actions.

It helps me to make decisions especially in difficult situations better.